My First Shawl

I’ve wanted a shawl forever, seems like. Shawls are a popular and stylish sweater/jacket alternative in my community. They also happen to be costly. In the last issue of Interweave’s Crochet the Raindrops Lace Shawl caught my eye and I finished it Friday. I used 8 1/4 skeins of Cervinia Calzetteria and about 50 gm of beads. I changed the front edging a bit, wanted it more substantial. The beads along the lower border add wonderful body and just the right amount of weight to give a bit of flair.
I wore this Saturday here in camp (we are still getting rain and cool weather – no summer!) AND I LOVE IT!!! It is a fabulous pattern, drapes well and the entire project cost me less than $10.
Here is a close-up of the lower edge:
I think a scarf pin, long polymer taper, will add the finishing touch. Another project for when I return to my studio….

Valerie (who is currently working on a knitted scarf – never having knitted before!)